EXFO

Quebec City, QC G1M 2K2

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About EXFO

The communications industry's test, monitoring and analytics experts.
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Product Summary

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisors to fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector.

Contact

400 Godin Ave
Quebec City, QC G1M 2K2
Canada
https://www.exfo.com/en/
418-683-0211
418-683-2170

More Info on EXFO

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EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for fixed and mobile network operators, webscale companies and equipment manufacturers in the global communications industry. Our customers count on us to deliver superior network performance, service reliability and subscriber insights. They count on our unique blend of equipment, software and services to accelerate digital transformations related to fiber, 4G/LTE and 5G deployments. They count on our expertise with automation, real-time troubleshooting and big data analytics, which are critical to their business performance. We’ve spent over 30 years earning this trust, and today 1,900 EXFO employees in over 25 countries work side by side with our customers in the lab, field, data center and beyond.

Products

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OTDRs

AXS-120 - Last-mile/Access mini-OTDR

Mini yet mighty, the AXS-120 brings EXFO’s renowned OTDR accuracy, reliability and durability to the field in a compact form factor.

Press Releases

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Dispersion Measurement Instruments

EXFO’s FTBx-570 Dispersion Analyzer Ranks High in 2024 Diamond Technology Reviews

QUEBEC CITY, September 25, 2024 — EXFO, the communications industry’s test, monitoring, and analytics experts, announced today that its FTBx-570 single-ended ...

Videos

OTDR 101: The importance of pre-setting OTDR for proper Pass/Fail
OTDRs

OTDR 101: The importance of pre-setting OTDR for proper Pass/Fail

Ensure your network's optimal performance with proper OTDR pre-setting. Learn how to set Pass-Fail thresholds before testing to meet network operator requirements and industry...
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Sponsored

400G Deployment Trends with EXFO

Sophie Legault, director, product management at EXFO, discusses the factors driving 400G deployments and what may come next with Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy.

Resources

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OTDR PON Testing
OTDRs

APPLICATION NOTE: OTDR PON Testing: The Chanllenges-The Solution

Since the first deployment of passive optical netowrks (PONs), a variety of testing methods have been designed for the verification and troubleshooting of PONs such as testing...

Blogs

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Fiber Inspection Instruments

Flip your mindset about fiber inspection!

In our previous blogpost on connector inspection in the FTTH context, we touched upon why checking connectors remains relevant for broadband service activation and ...

Articles

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EXFO has upgraded its PXM/LXM instrument line.
Network Test

EXFO enhances PXM/LXM OLTS line for MPO connector certification

The test and measurement specialist has added a multimode fiber version of the instrument as well as added new certification features to the existing PXM/LXM OLTS.
Packet Transport

EXFO, Telescent pair for monitoring, diagnostics of reconfigurable networks

The combination has resulted in the addition of EXFO-produced diagnostic capabilities to Telescent’s Gen 4 Network Topology Manager (G4 NTM), an automated interconnect system....
Network Test

UK’s National Grid taps EXFO for fiber monitoring pilot

The effort calls for National Grid to also leverage Torrance, CA based Intellisense Systems’ micro weather station (MWS) Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Network Test

EXFO offers FTBx-88480 400G dual-port field test module

The module can test today’s widely used 100G optical transceivers as well as 400G transceivers as they are deployed in the network. A 112G electrical lane design further enables...
Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO buys EHVA for PIC testing and automation

EXFO has expanded its portfolio for testing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) via the acquisition of Quebec City based EHVA. EHVA offers PIC test stations, unified test automation...
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EXFO test access module kit for OTDR signals, remote optical testing
Broadband

EXFO deploys remote fiber network testing, monitoring for Gigaclear's rural FTTP buildout

EXFO said its technology will allow the ISP to ensure “first time right” deployment to reduce fault finding and truck rolls during operation, and rapid fault identification once...
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Network Test

UK’s Gigaclear using EXFO for rural FTTH fiber monitoring

The FTTP test equipment is expected to help ensure proper deployments as well as operation.
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Network Test

The Impact of Dispersion on Today’s Networks

Let’s answer some of the more common questions about the impact of chromatic dispersion and polarization mode dispersion on today’s networks.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO, VIAVI assume battle stations ahead of special shareholder meeting

Lamonde describes the choice before shareholders August 13 as a win-win regardless of which way the vote goes. “Shareholders will have two good options,” he said. Not surprisingly...
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Network Test

Hyperoptic using EXFO’s Nova Fiber remote fiber test system for UK FTTP roll-out

The network operator’s technicians will use Nova Fiber to ensure proper deployment of these new fiber broadband networks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO’s Lamonde to VIAVI: Go away!

EXFO’s board, with Lamonde and CEO Philippe Moran recused, decided not to pursue VIAVI’s offer further.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO’s founder to take company private

The test and measurement technology firm has agreed to be acquired by 11172239 Canada Inc., a corporation EXFO's founder and majority shareholder, Germain Lamonde, controls.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO completes InOpticals acquisition

EXFO expects the addition of InOpticals’ sampling oscilloscopes, bit-error rate testers (BERTs), and other test instruments will strengthen its support of requirements for 400G...
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Design & Manufacturing

Best Practices for Validating 400G+ Transceivers

To maintain speed of production, manufacturers need simplified instruments capable of providing quick and accurate transceiver evaluation and validation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO to buy manufacturing and R&D test instrument company InOpticals

Founded in 2017, Taiwan-based InOpticals develops sampling oscilloscopes, bit-error rate testers (BERTs), and other test instruments for use by manufacturers of optical transponders...
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Latest Ethernet Alliance High-Speed Networking Plugfest has 97% pass rate

If the latest Ethernet Alliance High Speed Networking (HSN) Plugfest is any indication, industry is making significant progress toward developing multivendor interoperable high...
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Network Test

EXFO positions Optical Xplorer as optical fiber multimeter

The Optical Xplorer combines power meter, optical loss measurement, and light source functions with the ability to locate faults in the manner of OTDRs.
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Test

EXFO FTBx-88460 Power Blazer – Multiservice 400G Test Solution

Covering the full 400G ecosystem – 400G Ethernet, Flex-E, OTUCn/Flex-O, and transceivers – and featuring EXFO's Open Transceiver System (OTS), a modular design allowing compatibility...
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Test

EXFO ConnectorMax MPO Link Test Solution

The EXFO ConnectorMax MPO Link Test Solution takes the three essential tests needed to validate MPO-12 and MPO-24 links—polarity, continuity, and connector cleanliness—and combines...
High-Speed Networks

MissiON R&E network conducts terabit transmission trial

Mississippi-based communications services provider C Spire says it collaborated with optical technology vendors Nokia and EXFO (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) to enable a trial of terabit...
Network Test

Tier 1 service provider chooses EXFO Ontology network topology software

EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) says it has won a contract worth $4.9 million to supply a U.S. Tier 1 service provider with the test and measurement technology provider’s EXFO...